Job Title: Finance Assistant
( My client has an office space in London where the sales team are based so if you prefer an office / hybrid environment then you are more than welcome to use the space)
About the Finance Assistant
My client is a fast growth player in the SME Lending Landscape. After being established in 2019, they have created an excellent brand name in the space due to quick, efficient, and accessible funding options via their bespoke customer & broker portals.
They have seen record growth in 2024 – doubling the amount of lending in the market, growing the team by 10 new hires & receiving a new round of funding which creates a brilliant footing for 2025.
My client has an award winning culture focused on progression, employee happiness and a team effort to drive towards business growth. This is brilliant career move if you are looking to learn quickly & my client is also happy to offer a study package post probation to allow development.
We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join the team. You will work closely with he finance director on a variety of tasks – You will focus on Payments with other Ad-Hoc duties also included to help your learning & development
As the Finance Assistant your responsibilities and duties will include:
* Set up Direct Debit mandates for all customers
* Set up customer payments in Lloyds, and make payments within mandate provided
* Support with Customer Service, eg provide statements to customers, settlement figures, etc
* Record and maintain accurate financial transactions on Xero
* Process accounts payable, manage invoices and make sure payment terms are met
* Ad-hoc MI requests, working with the Finance Director
Essential Skills and Competencies of the Finance Assistant is:
* Previous experience in Payment Processing
* Ideal - Experience in Fintech or Interest in the sector
* Strong communicator with clear speech and writing
* Good mathematical skills
* Strong experience in working with financial data
* Excellent excel skills and use of different functions
* Effective team player with the ability to work independently, exercise initiative and take ownership of projects
* Good time management skills to work on deadline driven projects
* Commitment to continuous improvement
* Sense of accountability and pride in their work
* Ideally experience of using Salesforce and Xero
For more information about Finance Assistant please get in touch or to apply send your CV now.